Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: A total of 392 individuals diagnosed with KOA and meeting the specified eligibility criteria were assigned randomly into two groups: the LM treatment group and the sham LM control group (ratio 1:1). Both groups received either LM therapy or simulated LM therapy to address the affected area of the knee joint. This treatment was administered three times a week for a duration of 4 weeks. RESULTS: In the LM group, the fastest 15-m walking times at both Week 4 and Week 12 were significantly reduced compared to the times before treatment (all P < 0.05). However, in the sham LM group, there were no notable differences in the fastest 15-m walking times after treatment (all P > 0.05). Moreover, the LM group exhibited shorter 15-m walking times than the sham LM group at both Week 4 and Week 12 (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The use of CO2 LM can lead to a substantial enhancement in the fastest 15-m walking time of individuals suffering from KOA, and its therapeutic impact can last for a minimum of 8 weeks post-treatment. The fastest 15-m walking time serves as an indicator of alterations in the walking capacity of patients with KOA.
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Authors | Lusheng Chen, Ling Zhao, Ke Cheng, Lin Lin, Fan Wu, Xueyong Shen |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
(J Orthop Surg Res)
Vol. 18
Issue 1
Pg. 891
(Nov 22 2023)
ISSN: 1749-799X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 37993959
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Copyright | © 2023. The Author(s). |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Humans
- Carbon Dioxide
- Lasers
- Moxibustion
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
(therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
- Walking
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